Native Americans - Osage Nation

Test Quiz

1. In what area of the United States did the traditional Osage people live?
a. Central
b. Northeast
c. Southeast
d. Southwest
e. Northwest

2. What did the Osage trade to the French in exchange for horses?
a. Arrows
b. Maize
c. Bison meat
d. Furs
e. Squash

3. Why were the Osage forced from their lands by the United States?
a. The U.S. wanted their land for a National Park
b. To make room for settlers
c. The Osage moved on their own
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

6. How did many Osage become wealthy in the late 1800s?
a. Oil was discovered on their land
b. They opened several casinos
c. They started a successful banking company
d. Gold was discovered on their land
e. Making artistic rugs

7. What type of material was used to make the tradition clothing of the Osage?
a. Wool
b. Cotton
c. Linen
d. Deerskin
e. Rabbit fur

8. What does the name Osage mean in French?
a. Pierced noses
b. Strange warriors
c. Water people
d. Meat eaters
e. Sun people

9. What type of homes did the Osage live in when they were hunting bison on the Great Plains?
a. Longhouses
b. Teepees
c. Wigwams
d. Pueblos
e. Yurts